Teaching Assistant Level 2

Teaching Assistant Level 2 (St. John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe)

Location:

Bury, UK

Contract Type:
Permanent

Education Phases:
Primary;

Job Role s:
Teaching Assistant;

Working Patterns:
Part-Time;

Key Stages: KS1;

Is a Shared Job:
No

• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Promote self‑esteem and independence.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher.
• Use successful strategies to develop the communication of the children you support.
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly, and supportive environment in the classroom to support the class teacher.
• Assist the teacher with the preparation of teaching and learning materials and subject matter.
• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record pupil achievement/progress as directed.
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with established school policy.
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.
• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/learning programmes taking into consideration adaptations needed for children to access the curriculum.
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use.
• Prepare, maintain, and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use.

• NVQChildcare Level 2 or equivalent qualification or evidence of commencing to work towards this qualification
• Abilityto apply child development and inclusive learning strategies.
• Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities
• Atleast a years’ experience of working within a school setting
• General awareness of inclusion, especially within a school setting
• Evidence of training and professional development around curriculum objectives
• GCSE(or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above
• Understanding school policies and safeguarding.
• Assisting pupils with literacy, numeracy, and general learning.
• Developing basic communication and behaviour management skills.
• Abilityto maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders such as Headteachers, staff and parents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Aproactive attitude with the personal resilience, persistence, and perseverance to ensure completion of tasks